July 7, 2015
It can be called a cloning mandate. Cloning, a medical science term, is the process of producing something genetically identical. And, in many ways, that’s the essence of this authoritative mandate:
“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ ” (Matthew 28:18-20)
Create spiritual clones. Replicate one another spiritually. Do so with the authority of Christ. Do so with a world-wide focus. Baptize the responsive. Thoroughly instruct and train these converts. Be encouraged in the abiding presence of Christ as you focus on this cloning essential. Be faithful to this mandate; commonly called The Great Commission.
Much misunderstanding exists concerning this great priority of Christ. He didn’t say, “Make converts”; He said, “make disciples.” Often the priority is to lead people to a faith profession, get them baptized, and let them go. As God’s new child, they will figure it out. But, that thinking makes about as much sense as a new couple, having birthed a baby, considering that the job is done. Never mind diaper changing, or formula feeding; things will take care of themselves. No, discipling must be deliberate even as parenting must be.
There is absolute genius to Jesus’ Great Commission plan. Anyone can do it, and it’s not as complicated as we might think. It’s well summarized in these words: “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2.2) It’s a spiritual relay race; receive and then pass the baton on to someone else. Learn the authentic biblical message and gospel, and incorporate it into your life with the power of Holy Spirit. What you have learned and practice, carefully and intensively instill in someone else, who will also pass the process along. There is the power of multiplication in this process, so people in other nations will eventually be reached this way. And, the mandate of Jesus will have been faithfully fulfilled.
Who has been placed in your path and life to be discipled? That’s where the Great Commission begins. Carefully train them, and benefit by further training yourself as you do so. But, realistically face the fact that this process takes time and energy; it doesn’t happen overnight. But, it will also be the wisest investment you will ever make. And, it will be in perfect harmony with Christ’s plan for each of us.
May a mighty army of faithful men and women be unleashed in the world through faithful spiritual cloning according to the mandate of Christ.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2015
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ ” (Matthew 28:18-20)
Create spiritual clones. Replicate one another spiritually. Do so with the authority of Christ. Do so with a world-wide focus. Baptize the responsive. Thoroughly instruct and train these converts. Be encouraged in the abiding presence of Christ as you focus on this cloning essential. Be faithful to this mandate; commonly called The Great Commission.
Much misunderstanding exists concerning this great priority of Christ. He didn’t say, “Make converts”; He said, “make disciples.” Often the priority is to lead people to a faith profession, get them baptized, and let them go. As God’s new child, they will figure it out. But, that thinking makes about as much sense as a new couple, having birthed a baby, considering that the job is done. Never mind diaper changing, or formula feeding; things will take care of themselves. No, discipling must be deliberate even as parenting must be.
There is absolute genius to Jesus’ Great Commission plan. Anyone can do it, and it’s not as complicated as we might think. It’s well summarized in these words: “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2.2) It’s a spiritual relay race; receive and then pass the baton on to someone else. Learn the authentic biblical message and gospel, and incorporate it into your life with the power of Holy Spirit. What you have learned and practice, carefully and intensively instill in someone else, who will also pass the process along. There is the power of multiplication in this process, so people in other nations will eventually be reached this way. And, the mandate of Jesus will have been faithfully fulfilled.
Who has been placed in your path and life to be discipled? That’s where the Great Commission begins. Carefully train them, and benefit by further training yourself as you do so. But, realistically face the fact that this process takes time and energy; it doesn’t happen overnight. But, it will also be the wisest investment you will ever make. And, it will be in perfect harmony with Christ’s plan for each of us.
May a mighty army of faithful men and women be unleashed in the world through faithful spiritual cloning according to the mandate of Christ.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2015
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
posted by steve @ 8:48 AM
1 Comments:
At 9:28 AM,
Unknown said…
Very well said Brother ! Making Disciples for God is NOT about baptizing then dumping someone. I see that FAR too often- even by church leaders. BAD.
Thank you for your work. Be blessed !
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